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Minnesota University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU NDSU Michigan Tech Winona State University St. Cloud State University University of Minnesota-Morris Wisconsin Iowa| University of Minnesota Duluth | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Duluth, MN | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,675 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,638 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,028 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,638 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,031 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,512 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 7,676 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1350 | 1020/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $259 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Duluth | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Duluth based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 9,675 students)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Duluth or South Dakota State University?
- University of Minnesota Duluth is 62.6% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($12,638.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at University of Minnesota-Duluth than South Dakota State University ($18,028.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than South Dakota State University ($18,031 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 19.2% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Duluth ($8,087 vs. $9,638)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Duluth students is 61.4% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($7,345 vs. $4,551)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Duluth or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or University of Minnesota-Duluth .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 41 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than University of Minnesota-Duluth (80.7%)
University of Minnesota-Duluth vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Duluth or South Dakota State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between South Dakota State University and University of Minnesota-Duluth.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $5,800 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,700)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $116 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,116)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/